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RA04 VZM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VZM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 134,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 134,709 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,925 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 123,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inner pad (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see front outer brake pads

Fail 31 Aug 2016 114,413 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside front (2.5.A.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inner pad (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see front outer brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see both front outer brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,120 miles

unable to see front offside nearside outer brake pads

Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,037 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

unable to see front offside nearside outer brake pads

Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,492 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 66,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear & n/s/f tyres getting low

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,643 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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RA04 VZM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA04 VZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RA04 VZM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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